About YPO

YPO (Young Presidents’ Organization) is the world’s premier peer network of chief executives and business leaders.

The Original Social Network

Founded in 1950, YPO today provides 22,000 peers and their families in more than 125 countries with access to unique educational and networking experiences designed to support their business, community and personal leadership.

Members of YPO are peers who share in common the achievement of success at an early age (before 45); a commitment to learning as a lifelong adventure; and a desire to connect authentically in an environment of trust and confidentiality.

At the age of 50, members transition to YPO’s graduate group, WPO (World Presidents’ Organization). WPO is a global community within YPO of current and former chief executives dedicated to enriching each member’s lifelong journey of leadership, growth and significance through education and idea exchange.

In Their Own Words

Irfan Pardesi
Johannesburg, South Africa
Member since 2014

Joelle Goudsmit
Manila, Philippines
Member since 2012

Gil Oved
Johannesburg, South Africa
Member since 2010

Members from around the world discuss the reasons they joined YPO.

With 5,000 annual events and members from more than 125 countries, YPO is the largest global network of business leaders.